. Miniature versions of fan favorite consoles from the past is nothing new, but Nintendo made that nostalgia play one worth going for when they introduced the NES Classic. With more consoles that followed, it looks like Sega could be the next to offer up another way to bring classics back into our living rooms - at least if this Sega Japan tweet means what we think it means. Sega Japan suddenly asking people to pick their favourite Dreamcast variation from the following.
Dreamcast mini confirmed!!? — DreamcastGAGA (@DreamcastGaga) The official Sega Japan Twitter account tweeted out an image with different color variations to choose from for a Mini. Without having actually confirmed this system, it looks like the team did just that with the different color options.
The Dreamcast 2 has been confirmed, Sega are finally back! Dreamcast, and SEGA's hardware division died a decade ago, just accept it and move on with your life. Sonic Adventure 3 will be known as Sonic: Time Stream (not yet confirmed as an exclusive) -Shemnue 3 has not yet been announced -Street Fighter X Tekken will have an exclusive special edition.
We know a lot of people that would be all for a Dreamcast Mini, especially the team here. Our own Robert Workman mentioned in, 'Of course, there are some hurdles that would have to be overcome. For example, figuring out an online network along the lines of SegaNet, and putting in the work to make sure it’s maintenanced. After all, none of the other all-in-one systems have online functionality, though there’s word that the forthcoming Intellivision one will have downloadable games.' He added, 'So maybe Sega would have to figure out a solution there. But still, it’d be worth it, especially if it can get a version of Phantasy Star Online up and running. That series has a huge following in Japan, and giving it a second chance at life on other markets would be just the ticket for its resurrection.
We’d definitely be down for buying it again, and engaging in another epic battle with buddies.'
The Dreamcast fans are very devoted. You see on eBay people are still buying the games and system. We actually have a Dreamcast collection coming out soon. We are looking to bring some of the old Dreamcast games to market digitally and packaged.
The Ultimate Genesis Collection did huge numbers on PS3 and 360, so it’s an important part of our business.The titles that will be included in this collection have yet to be revealed. And have already been released on XBLA, and it has also been that SEGA Bass Fishing and Space Channel 5: Part 2 will be released in early 2011. Gamestop originally had the collection slated for release on February 15th, 2011 before the listing was removed.
Unfortunately, the official release date doesn't get any more specific than 'soon'.